Search results

B
Windows 2K and Server 2003

Yes, the workstation was moved from the old to new domain. We've migrated machines here before, but all were running WinXP Pro. This is the first workstation running W2K that we've tried migrating.
- blackpool9
- Post #6
- Sep 12, 2006
- Forum: Operating Systems
B
Windows 2K and Server 2003

Currently at my office we're running two different domains, one on WinNT and one on Server 2003. We're trying to get rid of the NT domain by migrating all the workstations to the 2003 server. I just tried migrating a workstation running Win2K. Switched the IP, subnet, gateway and DNS, and tried...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Sep 11, 2006
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Operating Systems
B
3Com Network Switch Interconnection Question

That makes sense to me. Thank you. :)
- blackpool9
- Post #3
- Aug 21, 2006
- Forum: Networking
B
3Com Network Switch Interconnection Question

Excuse my ignorance on this matter, as I am a programmer who has been forced to take over network administration for my company, and I'm trying to learn on the job. :o We've got 5 48-port 3Com 10/100 switches in the rack. Three of them are connected using the "cascade" connection in the back...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Aug 21, 2006
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Networking
B
Red Hat Linux Issue

Thanks for the responses. I actually stumbled upon the answer while working on another project this morning. The dmesg command is returning a hardware address of "hda" for the CD drive. But bringing up Hardware Manager in the GUI indicated that the CD drive was at "scd0". So I tried the command...
- blackpool9
- Post #4
- Aug 17, 2006
- Forum: Operating Systems
B
Red Hat Linux Issue

Also posted on the TechSupport board: Anyone have any ideas on this? I'm trying to load tape backup client software on one of our Linux boxes. When I try to mount the CD drive in Red Hat Linux, I get the error: "wrong fs type, bad option, or bad superblock on /dev/cdrom, or too many...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Aug 16, 2006
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Operating Systems
B
Red Hat Linux CD-ROM issue

Anyone have any ideas on this? I'm trying to load tape backup client software on one of our Linux boxes. When I try to mount the CD drive in Red Hat Linux, I get the error: "wrong fs type, bad option, or bad superblock on /dev/cdrom, or too many mounted file systems" I've only got 5 file...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Aug 16, 2006
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
B
Help! I'm at a complete loss

I've been running an Athlon 64 X2 4200+ on the MSI Diamond SLI-32 for about 6 months without a problem. I just installed an SATA RAID array and a second 7900GT for SLI. At some point during the reinstallation of Windows and apps, the CPU speed on the board dropped from 2.22Ghz to 741Mhz. I...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Jul 4, 2006
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Motherboards
B
MSI K8N Diamond Plus mic issue

Just installed the K8N Diamond Plus along with an Athlon x2 4200+ and the BFG 7900GT. Sat down to play D&D Online and discovered that the microphone port on the mobo doesn't seem to be working properly. If I turn the microphone gain all the way up in the control panel, put the mic next to my...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Mar 20, 2006
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
B
RAM question for anyone with the MSI K8N Diamond mobo

Thanks for the info. Looks like the MSI over the Asus. I'll put the $10 I save toward the SLI power supply. :)
- blackpool9
- Post #3
- Mar 12, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
B
RAM question for anyone with the MSI K8N Diamond mobo

I'm trying to decide whether to go with the MSI K8N Diamond or the Asus A8N32-SLI mobos. I'm planning on running with 2Gb RAM using a matched pair of double-sided 1Gb sticks. I've been reviewing the user manuals for both mobos, and my concern is the distance between the RAM slots in the MSI mobo...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Mar 12, 2006
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Motherboards
B
PGP and Win2K shutdown problem?

Leaving work in 1/2 an hour. No one has any ideas on this?
- blackpool9
- Post #2
- Jun 10, 2005
- Forum: Windows
B
PGP and Win2K shutdown problem?

My co-worker recently had PGP 9.0 installed on his computer running Win2K. Since the installation, he has been unable to shut down his computer using the Windows shut-down command. Whenever he initiates the shut-down process the computer just sits there. The computer will only shut down when the...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Jun 10, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows
B
Wierd problem with installation CD

I've got a wierd problem with a Bejewelled 2 CD I picked up for my wife. The CD says it comes with a "bonus" 35 minutes of audio. When I put the CD into my computer, all I can see is the audio tracks. No game files at all. Even at the command line, the dir command only shows the .cda files. But...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- May 31, 2005
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows
B
ftp server and Verizon DSL

Sorry if this has been asked before. I searched for "ftp" and didn't find anything... I'm moving this weekend. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I'm leaving OptimumOnline and moving to Verizon DSL. In my current home, I've only got one computer hooked up directly to the cable modem, so...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- May 27, 2005
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
B
Firefox 1.0.4 update problem

I run Firefox on both my work and home PCs. Upgraded at home with no problem. But when I try at work, I can get confirmation that the update exists, but when I tell Firefox to update I get an error message. When I go to mozilla.org in either IE or Firefox and click on the "Download" link, I get...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- May 18, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows
B
Toshiba Tablet PC display mode, need help!

A co-worker just got a Toshiba tablet PC for the office. He has an external monitor (A Dell 1905 LCD) for use at his desk which will rotate to portrait mode. The problem is that when the tablet display is in default portrait mode, the screen display on the external drive is upside-down. This...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Jan 28, 2005
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
B
Newb DSL/Home Networking Questions

Thanks for the feedback! Looks like I'm stuck with the home networking solution, then. I guess I'll start pricing wireless networking solutions for the kid's computers (my mobo has built in 802.11g, so my rig is already set). I guess the good news is, when the girls are out, I can have...
- blackpool9
- Post #3
- Dec 2, 2004
- Forum: Networking
B
Newb DSL/Home Networking Questions

I've got a cable broadband connection at my apt, but I'll be moving into a house with my girlfriend and her two teenage daughters (Yikes!) in a few months. Their local cable outlet has yet to wire their town for digital cable/braodband, so I'm left with DSL as my only broadband option (the house...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Dec 2, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
B
Dell Home: 2001FP 20.1" LCD with 16ms response for $609.20 shipped!

Bought this just under two weeks ago, at $679. Regular price dropped $50, plus the $70 coupon made this much better, so I called Dell sales. Asked them if they would adjust my original order, or if I needed to re-order the monitor and pack up the original and send it back to them. Got a $68.90...
- blackpool9
- Post #58
- Oct 20, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
B
Another 2001FP deal

Ordered mine last week. $702 with sales tax (despite numerous places <including my invoice> listing the "sales tax states" on Dell's website not listing NJ. Called and they said that as of 9/1/04 they collect NJ sales tax. I "suggested" they may want to update their website sometime before the...
- blackpool9
- Post #12
- Oct 13, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
B
New Dell 2001FP received today

Hooked the monitor up last night when I got home. Read the documentation on the CD, which notes that you cannot adjust the contrast if using DVI (which I am). Beautiful monitor. Doesn't even look too bad interpolating to 1280 x 1024 when playing AoW: SM (the highest res the game supports). I...
- blackpool9
- Post #3
- Oct 13, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
B
New Dell 2001FP received today

Anyone know where I can find tips on optimal calibration of LCD monitors, specifically with regards to brightness and contrast ratios? I know to turn on "Clear Type", but I'd like to make sure my color and contrast ratios are as optimal as I can make them without investing any additional money...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Oct 12, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Graphics Cards
B
3DMark03/05 and XP SP2

I'm on the verge of uninstalling SP2 to see if the benchmarks will run again. Am I the only one having this problem? I even defragged my HDs to make sure it wasn't a disc problem. Still no joy on either of the benches. Anyone have any ideas?
- blackpool9
- Post #4
- Oct 4, 2004
- Forum: Windows
B
3DMark03/05 and XP SP2

Ever since I installed XP SP2 on my home computer, I have been unable to run 3DMark03. It runs the first and sometimes the second game test, then when the next test tries to load, it crashes. I installed 3DMark05 yesterday, and I have the same problem. It runs the first and sometimes the second...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Oct 3, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows
B
XP SP2 and 3DMark2003

Defragged both my OS drive and my app drive last night. Still have the same problem. Wasn't home much of the night, so I haven't had a chance to try reinstalling chipset drivers, rolling back the Catalyst drivers, or anything else. Anyone have any other ideas I haven't thought of?
- blackpool9
- Post #6
- Sep 17, 2004
- Forum: Windows
B
XP SP2 and 3DMark2003

I've got an ATI 9800 Pro with the 4.9 Catalyst drivers. Could this be a driver issue? Maybe I need to reinstall the drivers after the SP2 upgrade?
- blackpool9
- Post #4
- Sep 16, 2004
- Forum: Windows
B
XP SP2 and 3DMark2003

I just finished installing SP2 on my home computer. Now 3DMark 2003 crashes every time I run it. Sometimes after the first game demo, sometimes after the second, but always when attempting to load a new test. I've tried un-installing and re-installing, and it didn't help. Anyone else have any...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Sep 15, 2004
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Windows
B
Socket 754 NOW! or Socket 939 Later?

If price is no object, then go with S939. If you are operating on a budget, with current applications a S754 3200+ will get you almost the same performance as a S939 3500+ and save you several hundred dollars. Plus, waiting on the S939 will allow you to go for a second or third generation S939...
- blackpool9
- Post #5
- Jul 12, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
B
Is this what I should see or is something wrong?

All my background processes are the same. The two biggest are Norton Antivirus and Firewall. No change between the two configurations. While some games have performed better, I've noticed some slowdowns and hesitations in Windows itself, particularly when starting up. Two possibilities come to...
- blackpool9
- Post #4
- Jul 8, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
B
Holy Crap!!! On the Phone Now With a Dumb@ss Dell Rep

When things like this occur, please do complain, and loudly, to the company involved. If you do not, then we all will continue to be plagued with p*ss-poor customer service from non-English speaking, non-American tax-paying "techs". If enough people complain loudly enough, then these 7 figure a...
- blackpool9
- Post #22
- Jul 8, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
B
Is this what I should see or is something wrong?

I just traded my Athlon XP 2400+ and 512MB of PC2100 RAM for an MSI Neo Platinum with an Athlon 64 3200+ and 2x512 OCZ PC3500 RAM. The rest of the relevant parts of my rig are a Radeon 9800 Pro 128Mb (Driver 4.6), Seagate PATA 200Mb 8MB cache 7200RPM HDD (partitioned into 10MB for OS and 190MB...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Jul 8, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
B
Should I replace my C0 for CG core???

I think you're mixing up two different things. The CO and CG designations do not refer to the core, but to the revision. The difference between a Newcastle and Clawhammer core is that the Newcastle has 512K of Level 2 cache onboard and the Clawhammer has 1MB of Level 2 cache. Between similarly...
- blackpool9
- Post #2
- Jul 8, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
B
prize-hq.com--anyone know if this is a scam or legit?

Oh, and check microsoft's website to see if there is any mention of this "promotional competition". I'm betting Microsoft is not aware that they are holding any such competition.
- blackpool9
- Post #7
- Jul 7, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
B
Dell LCD Monitors

I saw a listing once (either here or on Tom's) where they set out some of the more popular companies return policies. I believe the seven manufacturers varied from "3 dead/stuck" to "7 dead or 3 stuck". Newegg's policy refers to returns to newegg itself, but you can always go through the...
- blackpool9
- Post #4
- Jul 7, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
B
Dell LCD Monitors

Anyone know what Dell's return policy is on LCD monitors regarding dead pixels? Do they even have one? I did a search on dell.com for "dead pixel" and didn't find any hits. Thinking about going without food for a month to afford the 20" and the X800 I'd have to buy with it. But I don't want to...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Jul 7, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
B
prize-hq.com--anyone know if this is a scam or legit?

Scam spam. Rule of thumb; If it sounds too good to be true, IT IS!
- blackpool9
- Post #4
- Jul 7, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
B
Would it do any good to RMA?

I just got my MSI Neo Platinum and retail A64 3200+ Clawhammer from newegg yesterday. Since they had been out of stock for a while before I ordered, I was really hoping to get the CG Revision instead of C0, but I got the C0. The part number on newegg's website doesn't indicate the revision of...
- blackpool9
- Thread
- Jul 7, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
B
Amd Athlon 64.

Uh, if you're going to get the MSI Neo Platinum, I sure hope you're not going to get an Athlon XP chip, as it's Socket A, not Socket 754. An Athlon XP CPU will not fit into the motherboard you're getting. Get the A64 2800+.
- blackpool9
- Post #10
- Jul 7, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
B
Sticking in a new MOBO - will i need to reinstall windows?

I just replaced a mobo in my old system when I fried the old mobo. I didn't reinstall Windows XP, and had no problems. However, the new mobo used the same chipset as the old, and I booted into Safe mode first and deleted all my hardware. I'm about to move from the VIA KT266 Socket A to an Nforce...
- blackpool9
- Post #5
- Jul 7, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building

RESOURCES

Top Bottom